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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1884
Page
6
Washington reports the post master general sets new rates moving certain third class printed matter to one cent per two ounces as merchandise or birth-class matter, with four class rates applying to items like labels photographs and envelopes. Boston notes an election for congressman is ordered for January 17 following the resignation of Governor elect Johnson.
London reports the retirement of Minister Lowell from the rectorship of St. Andrews University amid concerns over duties as U.S. ambassador. In Kansas City, Judge Krekel rules the federal government custody case for Frank Jameson tied to the Missel Shoals robbery, releasing him on bonds pending state custody disposition.
E B Fabin issues a card denying an interview published in the World that claims his committee planned action against Villard to recover funds from stock sales. He says he will reveal if any grave mistakes surfaced that would reflect on Villard’s integrity in managing the properties in his charge.
The Railway Age will publish a 1883 summary of railroad foreclosures noting eighteen lines with 1554 miles of track and 18.825 million dollars in capital stock. Debt and bonds total about 28.505 million, bringing total vested capital to 47.34 million. Compared with 1882 65.426 million foreclosed, 1881 12.923 million, and 1880 263.882 million.
The Star reviews Arizona Territory noting a population of 85 000, wealth of 24 200 000, and a 50 percent rise in wealth for the year. Copper and bullion output totals 28 000 000 pounds and 8 000 000 dollars. Peace with the Indians improved and San Carlos renegades surrendered. General Crook’s control praised as security and prosperity revive. Territory reports 98 public schools with 8 500 pupils.
Washington reports a December public debt decrease of 11,748,337 with a June 30, 1883 decline of 653,049,483. Treasury cash stands at 375,374,483 with gold certificates 109,898,611 and other balances including legal tenders 346,681,016 and currency 6,989,428. Cash balance available January 1, 1884 is 142,478,445.
A sub committee report to the executive committee outlines assets of the Oregon Trans-Continental company as of January 1 including shares in Oregon railroad and navigation, Northern Pacific, Wisconsin Central, and Milwaukee & Lake Winnebago, plus real estate and construction accounts. Liabilities total bills payable and related items, with bonds to be received from branch lines expected to cover construction needs. The panel presents assets at face value and commends officers and employees for cooperation.
Washington January 3 Randell says effort will report all appropriation bills to the house by April 15 or May 1 though committee members doubt completion in that window. Dudley heard on pension bureau needs with $40 million requested plus $65 million in new unappropriated funds. Townshend prepared military academy bill totaling $290,000, down from last year by $28,000 and from estimates by $91,000.
The State Democratic Editorial Association gathered at Masonic hall with representatives from nearly all state democratic papers. A resolution urged broader circulation of Democratic newspapers to explain party aims and promote sound political doctrines, plus editorial debate on public policy. A London report noted Ex-Senator Hendricks’ pleasant ocean trip. sixty electrotypes of Senator McDonald were distributed to editors.
In Denver on January 3 rumors circle that Judge Moses Hallett of the United States Supreme Court may replace McCary as judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, which covers Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Arkansas Nebraska Colorado.
The attorney general rules against Postmaster Goddard of Portland retaining $1,000 annually from the money order fund as clerk compensation. The Department may recover the amount previously kept. The ruling applies to post offices nationwide.
The Cleveland Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a political push led by Miss Frances Willard to gather one million signatures for a memorial. The petition aims to secure prohibition planks in party platforms at the next national conventions.
Columbus January 3 A Democratic caucus to nominate Pendleton successor is expected early next week. The contest has narrowed to Pendleton or Henry B Payne with only scant backing for others. Legislature members arrive as leaders' camps mobilize. Payne supporters predict a first ballot nomination while Pendleton forces hope to name the other man if Pendleton fails.
A Grand hotel gathering on January 3 approved efforts to host a Pacific coast World’s fair in 1887. Governor Stoneman chaired and read letters promising support from congressmen. A $1,000,000 guarantee fund was agreed, with plans to seek congressional and state appropriations. The group claimed solid support and strong backing from the region.
Representative Bland discussed with Mint Director Burchard the number of trade dollars in circulation. He estimates five to six million are held by tradesmen and the public, with the rest either exported or smelted. Bland wonders if the government could claim trade dollars as government dues at their nominal value.
J E Redmond and brother William Redmond report to the Irish National League in Australia with 142 meetings and 300 branches before leaving for lectures in Denver Leadville and Omaha. They claim four thousand pounds pledged to the Parnell fund and a new federal convention of colonial delegates. Police stop a prize fight as Graham and Oliver are arrested.
The annual meeting of the Northern Pacific railroad board is held in New York. All directors attend. A letter from Henry Villard resigning the presidency is read and accepted.
A Canadian Pacific railway collision between Montreal and Ottawa last evening injures nine residents of Montreal and three officials. Captain R. C. Adams sustains the most serious injuries among the injured.
The steamer Wisconsin, bound for Grand Haven, Michigan, was trapped by a fierce gale for forty hours. After extreme cold and ice up to three inches thick, the vessel reached Milwaukee at noon. The captain reports the worst gale he has seen in his career and forecasts a temperature around 35 below zero tonight.
Eastman Georgia January 4 John Crummidy a man of color was hanged for the murder of James Mitchell. During the cell opening Crummidy attacked officers with a knife, wounded two, then slashed his own throat before collapsing. He died on the scaffold, death instantaneous after the drop.
Denver January 4. At 3 pm the Tabor Grand opera house caught fire and flames burst from the roof. Fire departments controlled it quickly. damage confined to the fifth floor northwest corner. Estimated loss 20000 dollars across fifty companies. Cause defective flue. No serious injuries. The Boston Deaf Opera Company performed as scheduled.
Henry Villard today made an assignment for creditors to William Edicot of Boston while in New York. He transfers his Madison Avenue mansion with orders to sell privately or publicly and apply proceeds to mortgage interest of 200000 dollars first, then to fulfill contracts for the edifice, with any remaining balance going to his wife Mrs Fannie Garrison Villard after debts are paid.
Valmar Rector, a colored man, was hanged for the December 1882 murder of Duncan Williams. The execution occurred on the scaffold after rector addressed the crowd urging abstinence from whiskey. It was the first civil-law execution in the parish since 1856.
An advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as a remedy for decline of man and nervous weakness. It claims to cure dyspepsia impotence sexual debility and related ailments for a price of $1.
An old advertisement touts Mother Swans Worm Syrup as infallible tasteless and harmless. It claims to cure feverishness restlessness worms and constipation, presenting the product as a cathartic remedy.
Sixteen boarders and three sisters at Notre Dame Desourdes convent fell ill after eating tainted meat pie served for dinner. Doctors report vomiting and cramps with two in dangerous condition. others recovering. Civic inspector had condemned the meat before sale.
A 14 year old white girl married a black man on Fifteenth street Denver with a white Methodist minister Hodges presiding. The girl’s mother, a widow from Canada, had remarried a black man named Harris with whom she has three children. Report says the daughter was forced into marriage by her mother. The neighborhood is thoroughly excited.
Weather wire reports show temperatures plunging across the Midwest and upper plains. Chicago records 15 below at 1 pm and 24 below by 11 pm with frostbite cases in Dubuque. Rock Island and Keokuk report steep subzero readings, while St. Paul and Brainerd register 30 to 42 below across multiple lines.
A historical index shows letters lying at the Cheyenne Wyoming postoffice on January 1, separated into Gentlemens List and Ladies List. Names include Arnis E B Adair J Annett A H Besemer J E Barnes Blackwell Bell Bridges Bell Burn Bruce Barker Craft Coherty Core Eddie Ellice Evans Frazer Farrell Goodhue Hills Hamilton Hoyt Hoye Haventien Hicks Harris Hamilton Jones Johnson Kruizer Kavern Kendrick Keef Lockwood Lyons McCalister Powell Steel Scott Rushenburg Talbot Webster Wilson Wilkens Foley Guerra Gramer Harper Hughley Henry Hill Harris Hutchinson Hartnett Jamiason James Jones King Kirk Keaton Lubin Moses O Nehal Stubs Stiteler Ralston Tracy Welsh Weston Wyatte Postmistress Mrs J B Johnson and other readers.
Fragmentary text references a large sum 70 000 and a company related to clubs but lacks clear subject, action, or entities to identify the event or outcome.
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